Influential
women leaders from all walks of life will meet Nov. 1 at the University
of Illiniois at Chicago for a symposium titled "Keeping You One Step
Ahead."

The
event, co-sponsored by UIC, will look at many important issues that
affect women's lives.

"The
title of this year's conference is very relevant," said Rebecca Gordon,
director of the UIC Office of Women's Affairs and project coordinator.
"Keeping up with rapidly changing technology, accelerated work schedules,
and juggling the pressures of family life and personal time are a reality
for many of today's women. Women who come to this conference will have
an opportunity to meet and network with other professionals who face
similar challenges."

Gordon
said she hopes symposium attendees will leave the conference with new
information and ideas and a renewed sense of purpose.

The
UIC Women's Leadership Symposium was founded to make leadership development
more accessible to women and to address the unique issues faced by minority
women.

"Keeping
You One Step Ahead" will be held in the Illinois Room of the UIC Chicago
Circle Center, 750 S. Halsted St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The symposium
is open to faculty, staff, students and the public.

Advanced
is registration required. Conference cost is $30; $15 for full-time
students. Visit the
event Web site or call (312) 413-1025 for registration information
and a complete listing of symposium events.